I opened my mouth, wanting to stop her and ask her what she was going to do. However, I hesitated, feeling that something was wrong.
While I was hesitating, Bi had already drifted away, disappearing into the darkness around the corner in front of me.
After she left, I suddenly remembered that Lao Ai had previously said that she couldn't leave this underground palace. Why did she suddenly say that she was going to do something this time?
Could it be that she had found a way to leave the underground palace?
With that thought in mind, I glanced in the direction that Lao Ai had left. I vaguely remembered that it wasn't an exit, but a deeper part of the underground palace … It seemed that what she was going to do was inside this underground palace.
I was somewhat worried. In the past, I had thought that Lao Ai was extremely powerful. However, this trip to the Yinshang Royal Mausoleum had broadened my horizons. I had seen many powers that were far beyond mine, and even beyond Lao Ai's. In addition, the silver-eyed person that I had seen in my half-conscious state might still be here. Thus, after thinking for a while, I decided to follow Lao Ai to take a look.
She didn't look well when she left. If something were to happen, I would regret it.
After making up my mind, I asked Tong Tong to wait here while I hurried in the direction Bi An had gone.
I was somewhat familiar with the paths in the Fire God Temple, so I walked quickly. However, after walking for more than ten minutes, I still couldn't find Lao Ai at a fork in the road in front of me.
For such a large building, once you took the wrong turn, you would be heading in the opposite direction. I had no choice but to stop and search around, wanting to see if I could find any traces of Lao Ai.
In the end, after searching for a long time, I couldn't find even the slightest clue. I couldn't determine which path Lao Ai had taken.
I sat down on a stone bench at the fork and pondered for a while. Just now, Lao Ai had told me to wait for a few days. It was obvious that she would need a lot of time.
Judging from the current situation, she shouldn't be leaving this underground palace … Although this underground palace was large, it would take at most a few hours to walk back and forth. It definitely wouldn't take a few days.
From this, I could deduce that she would need to spend a lot of time on what she wanted to do.
A task that required a lot of time was either extremely troublesome or extremely dangerous.
After analyzing the situation, I became even more anxious. I wandered around the three-forked road for two hours. In the end, I checked the time. It was already night time. I was worried that something bad would happen to Tong Tong if he stayed there alone. Begrudgingly, I went back the way I had come.
When I turned around, Tong Tong was just as I had expected. She was standing at the door of the room, looking in my direction. Her eyes were filled with anxiety and worry. When she saw me, she heaved a sigh of relief. The worry in her eyes instantly disappeared. She ran to my side, grabbed my arm, and asked, "Brother, did you find Sister Red Shadow?"
I rubbed her head and shook my head. "No, but she lives here all year round. There shouldn't be any problems … We don't have to worry too much. Let's stay here for now."
Tong Tong was as obedient as ever. She nodded and said softly, "Okay."
After returning to the room, Tong Tong naturally tidied up the bed and spread the blanket. Then, she softly said to me, "Brother, it's getting late. Let's go to bed."
There was only one bed in Tong Tong's room. The last time I stayed here, I slept on the same bed with her. However, I was seriously injured at that time, and my mind was constantly thinking about the outside world. Nothing happened between me and Tong Tong.
Tong Tong told me last night that she liked to experience the feeling of sleeping. She wanted to sleep like a normal human every night. She wanted to sleep with me every night.
It was a very humble wish. Tong Tong died when she was born. She had never experienced anything like a human. So, when she made this request, I couldn't refuse.
But now, as I looked at Tong Tong's bed, I didn't feel good.
Tong Tong was very pure. She didn't have any lust in her heart, but I was different from her.
What's more, I did have a moment of lust last night.
Although it was just a moment of absurdity, and I didn't put it into action, I couldn't pretend that it didn't happen.
At this time, how could I calmly sleep on the same bed as Tong Tong?
Even if it was just to fulfill her humble wish, I couldn't.
My mind was in a mess. In the end, I didn't walk over. Instead, I smiled warmly and said to Tong Tong, "Brother has to make use of the time to cultivate at night. If you want to sleep, you can sleep by yourself."
Tong Tong was stunned for a moment. She pouted and asked with a disappointed expression, "But … But I want to hug brother to sleep … I tried to sleep alone in the Jade Bracelet, but that feeling was completely different from hugging brother to sleep …"
I couldn't bear to see her pitiful expression. If it was before, as long as Tong Tong showed this expression, my heart would break and I would be willing to do anything. But this time, I only hesitated for a moment before hardening my heart.
It wasn't that I didn't dote on Tong Tong, but this was a matter of principle. I had to be fair to her.
I smiled as I walked over to the bed and sat down. I held Tong Tong in my arms and rubbed her head. I explained to her warmly, "When brother promised you yesterday, I didn't think it through … Brother is an adult, and I'm already married to Red Shadow jiejie.
Sleeping can only be done between husband and wife. Other people can't … So, if you want to sleep in the future, brother can find you a super comfortable bed, but brother can't sleep with you … "
Tong Tong always had a kind and soft personality. After listening to my words, her mouth pouted and her pair of big eyes became misty, but she still said softly, "Alright then, brother …"
After saying that, she seemed to be really sad and got up to leave the bed.
I quickly pulled her back and said, "You sleep on the bed. I want to cultivate at night, so I can sleep on the empty space over there."
Tong Tong didn't refuse. She turned around and returned to the bed. Without saying anything, she lifted the blanket and got in. She turned her body sideways, leaving only her back view for me.
I stood on the side and smiled bitterly.
Although Tong Tong didn't show any signs of anger, she subconsciously showed some resistance towards me. I could only hope that she would understand in the future.
I walked to the empty space in the middle of the room and sat down cross-legged. I closed my eyes and prepared to start meditating.
However, even after a long time, I didn't completely enter the ethereal state. My mind kept thinking about whether Tao Wu would be in danger or the meaning of the silver-eyed person's words. Occasionally, I would think about Tong Tong.
My thoughts ran wild until late at night. Suddenly, I heard some movement on the bed not far away.
Just as I was about to turn around to look, Tong Tong's voice suddenly sounded.
"Brother?"
I opened my eyes and didn't turn around. I just asked warmly, "What's wrong?"
Tong Tong said softly, "I have a question to ask you."
"Okay, go ahead."
Tong Tong remained silent for a while before she spoke again in a soft voice.
"… Does it mean that only husband and wife can sleep together?"
I instantly smiled bitterly. Tong Tong was still brooding over this matter.
My heart ached slightly, but I couldn't help but harden my heart. I immediately replied without any hesitation, "That's right. Only husband and wife can sleep together. Others can't."
"Oh …" Tong Tong's voice didn't have the disappointment from before. She just replied softly and then didn't say anything else.
I waited for a while. After confirming that Tong Tong didn't say anything else, I let out a breath and prepared to continue meditating.
However, just as I closed my eyes, Tong Tong's voice suddenly sounded again.
"Then … Brother, can Tong Tong marry Brother in the future?"
I hadn't even finished exhaling when I heard Tong Tong's words. My breathing stagnated and I started coughing. It took a long time for me to stop.
This time, I simply turned around and walked to the side of the bed. I looked at Tong Tong, who was lying on the bed and looking at me with her big eyes. I said to her solemnly, "Everyone can only have one wife. Brother has already married Sister Red Shadow. He can't marry anyone else in the future.
So, you can't marry Brother. "
After saying that, I extended my hand and gently stroked her hair. My voice became gentler as I said, "Moreover, you are Brother's sister. How can you be Brother's wife?"